{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Coral Academy of Science - Nellis AFB","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9402827,"projectId":10001625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. I have been able to reach more students and dive into their emotional well being. I have provided tools for them to work through at their own pace and on their schedule. I have truly seen a difference in their SEL growth. \r\n\r\nI have worked for 4th grade girls in particular to help them develop emotional well being as well as friendship skills that will benefit them at school, at home, and throughout their education. \r\n\r\nThank you again, these donations will be put to good use for so many students.","fullyFundedDate":1768171715446,"projectUrl":"project/sel-counseling-tools/10001625/","projectTitle":"SEL Counseling Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livesey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402827"},{"teacherId":9349854,"projectId":10025327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and support of our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students have been highly engaged in their lessons and are working hard each day to demonstrate positive behavior and earn incentives. It has been wonderful to see their growth, motivation, and pride in making good choices.\r\n\r\nOur class gumball machine has been especially exciting and has even inspired other teachers at CASLV-Nellis to implement similar ideas in their classrooms. It has truly helped create a positive and encouraging atmosphere for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting my students—we truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1768673211187,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-good-choices-one-reward-at/10025327/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Good Choices, One Reward at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349854"},{"teacherId":9011773,"projectId":10001027,"letterContent":"Our new classroom printer has made a meaningful difference in how my students learn every day. In a first-grade classroom, learning often happens best in small groups where instruction can be targeted and responsive. With easy access to printing, I can quickly create and adjust materials that meet my students exactly where they are. 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This printer has truly helped me better support every learner, and I am so grateful for the opportunities it has created for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768184757138,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-active-confident-first-grader/10001027/","projectTitle":"Tools for Active, Confident First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pounders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9011773_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767980823186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9011773"},{"teacherId":10409437,"projectId":10034619,"letterContent":"My students were both surprised and impressed when they first saw the new materials. Their excitement was immediate, and it created a positive energy in the classroom that carried into our lessons. 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These resources have opened the door for richer, more meaningful play‑based learning, and your generosity is shaping experiences my students will remember for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1768167104576,"projectUrl":"project/nice-clean-fun/9998333/","projectTitle":"Nice Clean Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722699926492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579436"},{"teacherId":2693804,"projectId":9990092,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom in meaningful, visible ways, and I am so excited to share the impact with you!\r\n\r\nHow we are using the new resources\r\nFrom the moment these materials arrived, they were put to use right away. One of our favorite additions has been the Toniebox listening center. During literacy rotations, students gather in a cozy space to listen to stories like Junie B. Jones and Magic Tree House. One special moment that stood out was watching a group of students completely engaged—smiling, quietly reacting to the story, and later excitedly discussing characters and events with one another. They were not only listening—they were thinking, connecting, and building comprehension skills together.\r\n\r\nOur Kagan MegaTimer has also become an essential part of our daily routine. During cooperative learning activities, students now stay focused and on task because they can clearly see how much time they have. This has made transitions smoother and group work more productive.\r\n\r\nThe chair pockets and mesh zipper pouches have been a game changer for organization. Students take pride in keeping their materials neat and accessible. 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Their excitement is contagious — Multiplication War and Splat have quickly become fan favorites, and students look forward to these activities every week.\r\nThe impact has been real and measurable. With consistent practice using these games, students have strengthened their multiplication fluency and improved their IXL performance by 15 levels. Their speed, accuracy, and enthusiasm for math have all grown, and it's clear that your support helped make that possible.\r\nThank you for believing in young learners and giving them tools that make math both meaningful and fun. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768576161465,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-the-fun/10018903/","projectTitle":"Multiply the Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057973"},{"teacherId":9399107,"projectId":10020502,"letterContent":"Your donations have made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and the impact is visible every day. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to engaging novels, instructional posters that support learning, and materials that have helped us expand our chess club. These resources have created an environment where students are excited to learn, think critically, and collaborate with one another. \r\n\r\nThe new books you provided—Holes, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Bridge to Terabithia, Lord of the Flies, and The Hobbit—have made the students more engaged. They are enjoying the first introduction to the story Holes. As we read, students practice comprehension strategies such as identifying themes, analyzing characters, and making connections between the text and their own experiences. We also work on vocabulary development, discussion skills, and written responses that help students explain their thinking. Many of these books introduce students to deeper ideas about friendship, courage, leadership, and responsibility, which lead to meaningful classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is very interactive. Students often read sections independently or in small groups, and then we come together to discuss the story, ask questions, and explore what the author is trying to communicate. Sometimes students annotate passages, write reflections, or connect the story to writing assignments. The new reading, writing, and math posters you provided also serve as visual reminders that support students while they work. For example, students frequently refer to the writing process posters when drafting essays or the grammar and punctuation charts when revising their work.\r\n\r\nYour support of our chess club has also been incredible. The new chess boards, timers, and snacks have helped turn chess club into a space where students practice strategic thinking, patience, and sportsmanship. Students love gathering after school to play matches, analyze strategies, and challenge one another. The snacks have made the environment welcoming and comfortable, allowing students to stay focused and engaged while they play.","fullyFundedDate":1768680969032,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-our-resource-room-and-chess-club/10020502/","projectTitle":"Refresh Our Resource Room and Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399107"},{"teacherId":9399151,"projectId":10005070,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, these materials have quickly become part of our students' daily routine. The laminating sheets and dry erase sleeves have allowed us to create reusable visual schedules, goal trackers, and reflection sheets that students use each morning to organize their day and set personal goals. Students love being able to check off their progress and reflect on their learning. One of our favorite moments happened when a group of students used the colored paper and gel pens to design their own affirmation cards for our classroom board. They took pride in creating positive messages for each other, and it sparked meaningful conversations about encouragement and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were incredibly excited. Many of them immediately noticed the calm-down area with the weighted stuffed animal and breathing light. Several students asked if they could try it right away, and it has already helped students practice calming strategies when they feel overwhelmed. Seeing them independently use these tools to regulate their emotions has been powerful. The creative materials have also made classroom projects more engaging, giving students the chance to collaborate and contribute to building a classroom space that reflects their ideas.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these tools during social-emotional learning activities and collaborative classroom projects. Our next step is creating student-led goal boards and rotating reflection stations where students track personal growth, kindness goals, and classroom achievements. The calming space will continue to support students as they learn strategies to manage emotions and return to learning with confidence. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel organized, supported, and proud of the space they share. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768251320849,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-environment-is-a-safe-place/10005070/","projectTitle":"A Calm Environment Is a Safe Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deloatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701499020229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399151"},{"teacherId":4475056,"projectId":9943019,"letterContent":"My students have loved getting to create their national parks. They are excited to show them off at our STREAM night tomorrow. When they saw all the materials we got they were extremely curious. When I explained to them what it was for they started to plan what they were going to do. \r\nThey have worked for a little over a week on their actual builds. This was after they spent weeks researching different national parks and what were in national parks. Why national parks exist, when the national park service was stated, they also choose a park to do an individual research project on which they presented to their classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1768534986858,"projectUrl":"project/the-next-national-park/9943019/","projectTitle":"The Next National Park","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neal-Burdic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4475056_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500418987595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nealburdic"},{"teacherId":10401206,"projectId":10004785,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and the entire school community, thank you for your incredible generosity. 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